CS for SB 254 would strengthen oversight of nursing education programs, require remediation/preceptorships for underperforming programs and create a temporary provisional license for graduates awaiting NCLEX; supporters said it would improve graduate readiness while some private schools warned it could shrink pipeline capacity.

Committee discusses proposed budget for the newly established health ombudsman office amid growing needs.

Oklahoma establishes definitions for physicians and professional combative sports practitioners.

Bill aims to systematize oversight and improve care for older Mainers in facilities.

New board established in Alaska to ensure oversight of personal care and habilitation services.

California enhances oversight of substance use treatment providers following fatal overdoses at HR 360.

The Senate Health and Human Services committee adopted an amendment to form a study committee to examine oversight, outcome reporting and governance of experimental treatment centers before taking further legislative action.

National Council Committee raises concern over coastal health facility congestion NBC Online Tue, 08/05/2025 - 18:07

Department initiates crisis operations team and enforces financial audits for nursing homes.

A Carlisle resident told commissioners a Nov. 10, 2025, fire at a recovery house displaced residents and her family and urged the county to direct its drug and alcohol department to explore oversight mechanisms, including inspections, occupancy limits and fire-safety requirements.

Louisiana House Resolution requests improved oversight in Managed Care Incentive Payment program.

Senate requests Louisiana Health Department report on Medicaid managed care effectiveness by 2026.